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The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is offering you the chance to hear some of the best; from the classic sweeping strings of Out Of Africa, [...] Joining the Orchestra for a special tribute to the composer John Barry will be the sensational singer Alison Jiear, who dazzled audiences on Britain’s Got Talent and starred in Cinderella at Royal & Derngate in 2015. She and the Orchestra will perform some of Barry’s best-known works, including the iconic themes from the Bond films Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever.

John Barry and movie afficionado Alan has discovered that Warner Archive recut the pan-and-scan 4:3 version used for the 1999 dvd release of The Betsy, to make a pseudo Widesceen 2017 release with a terrible quality result. See image below:

On the 20th June The York Civic Trust honoured John with the award of a Blue Plaque, affixed to the wall of The Pavilion Hotel, Fulford. The hotel was formerly Fulford House, where John lived with his family from 1944 to 1958, at which point he departed for London and fame and fortune.

The plaque was unveiled by John's son, Jonpatrick, who had travelled from America with his mother, Laurie, for the ceremony. They were joined by several members of the Prendergast family, including John's niece and great-nieces, who still live locally.

David Fraser, chief executive of the trust, said: "John Barry lived in what became the Pavilion Hotel from his teens into his twenties.

John learned music from his mother Doris, who was a concert pianist, and from Francis Jackson, the organist at York Minster.

He went on to compose film music that made him world famous, and was globally important – and that all originated here in York."

Dr Fraser added that the Pavilion Hotel was delighted to have the plaque installed, which is easily visible to passers-by.

Please also read this article on the York Mix website which includes the photo below:

On the 20th June The York Civic Trust honoured John with the award of a Blue Plaque, affixed to the wall of The Pavilion Hotel, Fulford. The hotel was formerly Fulford House, where John lived with his family from 1944 to 1958, at which point he departed for London and fame and fortune.

The plaque was unveiled by John's son, Jonpatrick, who had travelled from America with his mother, Laurie, for the ceremony. They were joined by several members of the Prendergast family, including John's niece and great-nieces, who still live locally.

David Fraser, chief executive of the trust, said: "John Barry lived in what became the Pavilion Hotel from his teens into his twenties.

John learned music from his mother Doris, who was a concert pianist, and from Francis Jackson, the organist at York Minster.

He went on to compose film music that made him world famous, and was globally important – and that all originated here in York."

Dr Fraser added that the Pavilion Hotel was delighted to have the plaque installed, which is easily visible to passers-by.

Barry Goldfinger (1964)Barry Main Theme, ZuluBarry On her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) We Have All the Time in the WorldBarry Somewhere in TimeBarry MoviolaBarry The PersuadersBarry Mary, Queen of ScotsBarry Midnight CowboyBarry Suite, Dances with Wolves

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Barry Born FreeBarry All Time High, Octopussy (1983)Barry Theme, Out of Africa (1985)Barry Body HeatBarry ChaplinBarry Space March (Capsule in Space), You Only Live TwiceBarry The KnackBarry Suite, James Bond

Legendary Hollywood composer John Barry won five Oscars throughout a career creating some of the most memorable music in the history of cinema. Enjoy an evening of his greatest hits – Bond themes from Goldfinger to We Have All the Time in the World, music from Zulu, Midnight Cowboy, Dances with Wolves and more.

Back by popular demand, popular Q The Music Show is coming back to The Harlington, Fleet bringing their fabulous and iconic music of James Bond to you in a stunning concert. This show has been a huge success at other theatres with its energetic and exciting performance by some of the UK’s leading musicians.

Featuring all the songs from the 007 movies, you can hear the greats like Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Skyfall, Thunderball, Live And Let Die, Goldeneye and Licence To Kill amongst all the others. With top musicians, dancers, and an informative and highly amusing compere, this show as everything you could want for a fabulous night out – and one that you will be talking about for years to come.

Formed in 2004, Q The Music Show have established a worldwide reputation for their authentic covers, orchestral sound and fabulous hair-raising vocalists. The show has been popular abroad at events in Monte Carlo, Germany, Italy, Guernsey, Prague and many others.

The popular Q The Music Show brings its James Bond Concert Spectacular to Buxton Opera House. The 13-piece band will be bringing the fabulous and iconic music of James Bond to you in a stunning concert. This show has been a huge success all around the world with its energetic and exciting performance by some of the UK’s leading musicians.

Featuring all the songs from the 007 movies, you can hear the greats like Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever, Skyfall, Thunderball, Live And Let Die, Goldeneye and Licence To Kill amongst all the others. With top musicians and an informative and highly amusing compere, this show as everything you could want for a fabulous night out – and one that you will be talking about for years to come.

Formed in 2004, Q The Music Show have established a worldwide reputation for their authentic covers, orchestral sound and fabulous hair-raising vocalists. The show has been popular abroad at events in Monte Carlo, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Guernsey, Prague and many others.

Barry Goldfinger (1964)Barry Main Theme, ZuluBarry On her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) We Have All the Time in the WorldBarry Somewhere in TimeBarry MoviolaBarry The PersuadersBarry Mary, Queen of ScotsBarry Midnight CowboyBarry Suite, Dances with Wolves

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Barry Born FreeBarry All Time High, Octopussy (1983)Barry Theme, Out of Africa (1985)Barry Body HeatBarry ChaplinBarry Space March (Capsule in Space), You Only Live TwiceBarry The KnackBarry Suite, James Bond

Legendary Hollywood composer John Barry won five Oscars throughout a career creating some of the most memorable music in the history of cinema. Enjoy an evening of his greatest hits – Bond themes from Goldfinger to We Have All the Time in the World, music from Zulu, Midnight Cowboy, Dances with Wolves and more.